In China, the robot passed a mandatory test for Chinese doctors of the National Medical Licensing Examination, thus becoming the first robot in the world to pass the exam.

Its developer iFlytek Co Ltd, a leading Chinese company engaged in artificial intelligence, said that the robot scored 456 points, which is 96 points higher than the required minimum, mignews.com  reports.

According to the developers, the robot with artificial intelligence can collect and analyze information about the patient and put a preliminary diagnosis. It will be used to assist doctors to improve the effectiveness of treatment in the future.

As stated in iFlytek, the robot is scheduled for launch in production in March 2018, however, it is not intended to replace doctors.